Chapter 2: Navigating Through the Key Features of FL Studio

In this chapter, we will discuss the main features of the digital audio workstation FL Studio. We'll discuss what FL Studio is, how to get it, and take an introductory look at the core tools of it. Specifically, we'll discuss how to use the Channel rack, the Piano roll, the Playlist, the Browser, and the Mixer. Finally, we'll learn how to record audio and how to export music.

We will cover the following topics in this chapter:

  • What is FL Studio?
  • FL Studio's core tools: the Channel rack, the Piano roll, the Playlist, the Browser, and the Mixer
  • Recording audio
  • Exporting music

What is FL Studio?

FL Studio is one of the world's leading digital audio workstations. It's a software suite ...

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